Johan Kobborg’s Sylphide

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Images of Dance

“… La Sylphide choreographed by August Bournoville is one of the most famous ballets of the Romantic era. Johan Kobborg‘s production is steeped in the greatest traditions of the Bournonville style and training of which he himself is an expert exponent.” - Monica Mason

Marie Taglioni, La Sylphide, Alfred Edward Chalon (RA), Richard James Lane (A.R.A). lithograph, coloured by hand – Victoria and Albert Museum, London

By Juliana Araújo

The Royal Ballet of London has included one more gem in its repertory this season: La Sylphide. As part of May/June’s double bill, this ballet was performed along with George Balanchine‘s Ballo della Regina, with Alina Cojocaru and Steven McRae at the opening night.

The ballet which was originally choreographed by Filippo Taglioni, the father of Marie Taglioni, had its debut at Paris Opera in 1832. However, in 1836, August Bournonville recreated the ballet for the Royal Danish Ballet, with additional changes including emphasis on the footwork and uninterrupted allegro sequences — arms in bras bas letting the legs do all the work – which have become the Danish ballet’s hallmark. Read more here

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Anna Pavlova Gala in London

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Images of Dance

Photo via Turn of the Century

By Juliana Araújo

Whenever I watch a ballet of the classical repertoire, I remain totally amazed. The scenery, the music, the costumes, the pantomime, corps of ballet synchronicity, and the incarnation of the character … Well, I simply love it all. However, I do get equally amazed when I watch a ballet gala. The beauty of the galas is the taste of surprise, the novelty, the dichotomy between the classical and modern styles. The surprise about the costume, music and especially the opportunity to see new works without the scenic composition. Only the essentials. In the galas, there are so many other things to be noticed. This is when we can see the qualities of the dancer, her training and technique. Apart from her and her partner in the spotlights nothing else exists.

Gala Anna Pavlova em Londres

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Images of Dance

Foto via Mothic Flights

Por Juliana Araújo

Sempre que eu assisto a um ballet do repertório clássico, eu me encanto. O cenário, música, figurino, pantomima, a sincronicidade do corpo de baile, a encarnação do personagem … Enfim! Eu adoro tudo. No entanto, não menos me encanta uma gala de ballet. A beleza das galas está no gosto da novidade, da surpresa, na dicotomia entre o clássico e o moderno. A surpresa da música, do figurino e principalmente a oportunidade de ver novos trabalhos sem a composição cênica. Apenas o essencial. Nas galas, há tantas outras coisas para se notar. É quando podemos ver as qualidades da bailarina, seu treinamento e sua técnica. Apenas ela e seu parceiro no centro do palco, nada mais existe.

Le Gala d’Anna Pavlova à Londres

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Images of Dance

Anna Pavlova avec Jack
Photo via Vintage Hawke

Par Juliana Araújo

Quand je regarde un ballet du répertoire classique, je reste tellement enchentée. Le décor, la musique, les costumes, la pantomime, la synchronicité du corps de ballet, l’incarnation du personnage… Enfin! J’aime tout simplement. Cependant, Je n’en reste pas moins stupéfaite de voir un gala de ballet. La grâce des galas, c’est le goût de la surprise, la nouveauté, la dichotomie entre le classique et le moderne. La surprise du costume, de la musique et notamment l’occasion de voir de nouvelles pièces sans la composition scénique. Seulement l’essentiel. Aux galas, il y a tant d’autres choses à remarquer. C’est le moment où nous pouvons voir les qualités de la danseuse, sa formation et tecnique. Seulement, elle et son partenaire sous les projecteurs de scene, rien d’autre n’existe. Lisez plus ici

La Saison de Cinéma de la Royal Opera House 2011/12

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Images of Dance

Photo via Light House Cinema

Par Juliana Araújo

Dans une tentative de faire la danse classique plus accessible au grand public, le Royal Ballet Londres a décidé de filmer quelques spectacles live de son répertoire et les rend disponibles au cinéma au Royaume-Uni aussi bien qu’à l’étranger … Lisez plus ici

Temporada da Royal Opera House nos Cinemas em 2011/2012

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Images of Dance

Foto via the Arts Desk

Por Juliana Araújo

Em uma tentativa de se fazer ballet clássico mais acessível ao público em geral, o Royal Ballet decidiu filmar apresentações de seu repertório ao vivo e disponibilizá-las para os cinemas tanto no Reino Unido, como no exterior…

The Royal Opera House Cinema Season 2011/12

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Images of Dance

Photo via Royal Opera House

By Juliana Araújo

In an attempt to make classical ballet more accessible to the general public, the Royal Ballet has decided to shoot live performances from their repertoire and make them available in cinemas throughout the UK as well as overseas… Read more here